Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
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Types
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Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Habitat
coastal environs
Hillside, Low Elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
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Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
CITRUS x tangelo
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Tangelo
In German
Pitanga
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
In French
Pitanga
Tangelo
In Spanish
Pitanga
Tangelo
In Portuguese
Pitanga
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
In Polish
Pitanga
Tangelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Aurantioideae
Properties of Pitanga and Tangelo
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Tangelo? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Tangelo. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Tangelo doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Tangelo has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pitanga and Tangelo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Tangelo
Season and care of Pitanga and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Tangelo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitanga and Tangelo Physical Information
Pitanga and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Tangelo are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Tangelo flower color: White
- Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pitanga and Tangelo
Care of Pitanga and Tangelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.